SEWARD LOTHAR BIELING

Seward Lothar Bieling, a 13-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Goshen, NY, died on May 17, 2013, of Alzheimer's disease, following an 8-year illness. He was 72.

Born December 14, 1940 in Goshen, NY, he graduated from Boston University with a degree in aeronautical engineering and Northeastern University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Seward was employed as a mechanical engineer in Boston, the Chief facilities Engineer at Penn State and Vice President for Roe Brothers, Inc., until his retirement in 2000. He served in the United States Army Reserves as a private E-2 from 1964-69. Mr. Bieling was a direct descendent of William H. Seward. His memberships included the Sigma Pi Epsilon fraternity, Fleet Reserve Club and New Providence Club. Steward enjoyed travelling, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan Bieling; two daughters: Melissa Burgess and her husband, John of Annapolis, MD and Kara Guillon and her husband, Philippe of Nantes, France; a brother, Arnold Bieling of Warwick, NY; a sister, Elizabeth Hawkins of Kirtland, NM; and five grandchildren: James, Thomas and Scott Guillon and Charlotte and Paige Burgess.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Friday, May 24th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com